Andrei Karlov

Russian diplomat, Ambassador to Turkey

Andrei Karlov - Leaders & Politicians born 1954
Born

1954
72 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Served as a Russian diplomat with significant focus on Turkey, culminating in the role of Ambassador to Turkey. Contributed to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Russia and Turkey during tenure. Assassinated in Ankara on December 19, 2016, while attending an art exhibition, leading to international attention and debate regarding diplomatic security.

Ambassador to Turkey from 2013 to 2016

Promoted Russian interests in Turkey

Assassinated in 2016 during a public event

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